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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
2
Theatre critic praises The Lilac Domino as bright comedy and charming operetta with a strong ensemble led by Joseph Carey and Yvonne Darle. The production, directed by Milan Roder, features appealing music and a lively cast, with matinee and evening performances announced and tickets on sale.
Music and humor headline a carnival at the Academy of Music next Tuesday with the Smart Set presenting the new two act musical comedy How Newtown Prepared and Bulletin Fared. The show promises original humor melodies and captivating scenes with a reserved section for colored patrons and ticket sales opening tomorrow at Elvington's and Elsie Ziegler.
The Victoria presents the third bill of the week by Zarrow's American Girls Company with matinee today. Despite poor weather crowds remain large and the all-star company is praised as the best musical comedy troupe ever to perform here. Today and tomorrow mark Wilmington's last chance to see the farce Doctor Dipply featuring Lewis, Root, and local favorite Lillian.
Mrs. H. L. Deans wife of the First Baptist Church sexton of this city compartees how Tanlac restored her appetite and sleep and ended nervous indigestion after four years of distress. She notes improved strength and urges others to try the remedy, listing Wilmington and several other towns as Tanlac dealers with the Bellamy Drug Store in Wilmington as the local seller.
The famed pantomime artist Mme Petrova appears again on stage thrilling audiences with her expressive talents and emotional delivery in a noted performance.
Review praises Mme. Petrovа in The Scarlet Woman a five act Metro wonderplay from Popular Plays and Players studios with Aaron Hoff man as the writer. The piece hails high dramatic power and a new standard for silent drama while urging audiences to see it for its remarkable performance and thrilling situations.
About three thousand Wilmington moviegoers will again see Charlie Chaplin in The Vagabond at the Grand tomorrow. The reissue features a Chaplin performance praised for its blend of pathos and rapid-fire humor, making it a must see on its final presentation.
A vintage ad claims Ely's Cream Balm opens clogged nostrils and relieves catarrh quickly. It promises head cold relief with a fragrant antiseptic cream you apply in the nose for easier breathing and reduced congestion.
An advertisement for Mme. Herova presents a melodramatic tale of sacrifice and betrayal in The Scarlet Woman. The piece touts a presumed pure heroine and a sincere love as in a five act stage production listed for tomorrow.
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